Khon Kaen Province Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand in May.

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Khon Kaen Ban Phai Phu Wiang Chum Phae

Planning a getaway to Khon Kaen Province, Thailand this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Khon Kaen Province in May

Khon Kaen Province, Thailand is a region in Thailand. May in Khon Kaen Province generally has very hot temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Khon Kaen. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Khon Kaen Province, Thailand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ban Phai with an average of 154 mm (6.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Khon Kaen with 166 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Khon Kaen sees close to 199 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Khon Kaen Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Khon Kaen Province - and find the best time to visit. (based on Khon Kaen)

January32°C (90°F) February34°C (93°F) March37°C (99°F) April38°C (100°F) May36°C (97°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November32°C (90°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Khon Kaen Province in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Khon Kaen Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Khon Kaen Province

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand?

Temperature range in Khon Kaen Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Khon Kaen Province (May)

Khon Kaen

In May Khon Kaen generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
199 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Khon Kaen →

Ban Phai

In May Ban Phai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ban Phai →

Phu Wiang

In May Phu Wiang generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Phu Wiang →

Chum Phae

In May Chum Phae generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Khon Kaen Province, in Thailand.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Khon Kaen Province in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Khon Kaen 36°C (97°F) 26°C (79°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Ban Phai 36°C (97°F) 26°C (79°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Phu Wiang 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Chum Phae 35°C (95°F) 25°C (77°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)

Khon Kaen Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand in May?

Expect less favorable weather across Khon Kaen Province, Thailand in May. The popular destination of Khon Kaen averages 36°C (97°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand in May?

Daytime temperatures in Khon Kaen peak at roughly 36°C (97°F) in May, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does Khon Kaen Province, Thailand get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Khon Kaen records an average of 166 mm (6.5 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Khon Kaen Province, Thailand.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Khon Kaen Province, Thailand?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Khon Kaen Province, Thailand due to the typically less favorable weather in Khon Kaen.

On average, the best time to visit Khon Kaen Province, Thailand is in January, November and December with generally very good weather in Khon Kaen. On the other hand, the months of February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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